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26 Freezer Meal Recipes For Your Busy Life

A quick and nutritious quinoa bowl recipe perfect for busy days, packed with beans and vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa
Canned Goods
  • 1 can black beans drained
Vegetables
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 1 chopped onion
Spices & Broth
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa and cook in vegetable broth until absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. Sauté onions and bell peppers until tender.
  3. Stir in black beans, cumin, and chili powder; cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Build bowls with quinoa and top with veggie-bean mixture. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

You can prepare this meal in advance and freeze for busy days.